The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) has purchased 85 acres of land on Old Vernon Road in Kelowna that will be used to consolidate all of their northern facilities.
The consolidation is part of their 乌鸦传媒淥ne Roof乌鸦传媒� plan, according to BCTFC.
In conjunction with the land purchase, BCTFC will sell their property in Penticton, the release said. Both transactions will be completed by May 31.
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BCTFC said its board of directors and senior executive will work with all levels of government on the framework for the new facility.
When complete, the facility will house state-of-the-art apple, cherry, pear and soft fruit packing lines, office space, the cider operations and a 乌鸦传媒渄estination乌鸦传媒� cidery.
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